Which M4 look should I go with?
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Topic: Which M4 look should I go with?
Posted By: DarkJedi007
Subject: Which M4 look should I go with?
Date Posted: 04 December 2007 at 8:00pm
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Hey guys, I already posted in A5OG, but I figure I could use the input from tippmann community as well. I'm thinking of getting a real AR15 carry handle and sawing off the rear sight of the A5. I would then hopefully be able to attach my ACOG scope on top of it with one of those carry handle rails that go for like 10$. Anyway I was wondering what you guys think would look best. The carry handle I currently have on it is just a plastic one so I can get a feel of how it looks and the ACOG isn't even attached to the handle, but again is there just to give a feel. Anyway, thanks in advanced for any input!
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 04 December 2007 at 8:28pm
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On the M16A4 variant the ACOG is mounted straight on the rifle. I have seen M4's with both variants, the A1 has the removable carry handle so the ACOG is normally mounted on the receiver, the original M4 does not so the ACOG is mounted on the carry handle. But it all comes down to personal preference. I prefer it mounted on the receiver but some Marines prefer them mounted on the carry handle. What ever suits you best. ------------- 
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Posted By: jordanpischke
Date Posted: 04 December 2007 at 8:32pm
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I really like the look of the ACOG so I say you should go with the ACOG by itself becasue IMO it looks stupid on top of the carry handle. ------------- 
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Posted By: karalem
Date Posted: 04 December 2007 at 9:01pm
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I also think the ACOG scope looks better by itself but if you think its awkard
to use or anything like that then i would put it on the carrying handle. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 04 December 2007 at 11:04pm
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I like the ACOG.
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Posted By: mamasboi
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 3:14am
| i like the ACOG + the carrying handle |
Posted By: Skillet42565
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 8:24am
| First one. |
Posted By: fourfiftysix
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 9:44am
| i would go with the handle + acog because this is paintball here and your mask will make it really hard to use the acog.if u know what i mean |
Posted By: fourfiftysix
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 9:47am
| but if you are just going for an overall look go for the first one |
Posted By: Rasta Mon
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 1:11pm
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I agree with fourfiftysix completely but you should shave off that lip at the front.
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Posted By: .357 Magnum
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 4:13pm
| A-5 with carry handle. |
Posted By: kurieitaa
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 5:27pm
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I think it looks better with ACOG. ------------- 
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Posted By: .357 Magnum
Date Posted: 05 December 2007 at 6:49pm
I like the carry handle more because it has a classic look to me. I like the A2, and you're going for the M4. It just seems that the M4 is overdone, everyone has to have it. Weather real gun or paint ball I prefer the A2 |
Posted By: impulse!
Date Posted: 06 December 2007 at 1:58pm
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First ------------- 
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Posted By: woodsballman
Date Posted: 08 December 2007 at 1:02pm
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with acog only looks the best imo ------------- tippmann custom pro E-trigger cyclone feeder 21" core barrel or 11" stock barrel 20 and 9 oz co2 tanks or Brass Eagle Talon Ghost with copperhead red dot scope and a wooden stock |
Posted By: nauzerlvr
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 12:44pm
Snake, you might get a kick out of this Marine's mounting idea. He's put his carrying handle on the underside of the front handguard, I presume for safekeeping. 
Not a bad idea!! ------------- 
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Snake6 wrote:Posted By: tippmannfreak
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 12:51pm
| that's way to long for an M-4 milsim marker.... |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 2:15pm
Mack, I have seen that before. The reasoning behind it is that if for some reason the ACOG takes a dump on him, he still has a Iron Sight for quick change out. Also it is nice in some situations to use iron sights as they have better precision accuracy for ranged shots and things of that nature. -------------
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Posted By: kinni
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 4:10pm
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either way , its your preference and its a good looking marker!! ------------- here kitty kitty kitty |
Posted By: SirHitalot
Date Posted: 12 December 2007 at 9:31am
| I really dont think you'd like the sight on the gun with your mask on... Just try it with your mask on... |
Posted By: dustin85
Date Posted: 12 December 2007 at 5:19pm
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The flashlight seems useless without a remote switch in my opinion... CAA makes a pretty decent tailcap for the Surefire G2 (relatively inexpensive as weapon lights go..) FYI Placing the 'ACOG' on the carry handle puts it at almost a perfect height with a mask on, and trust me, you can still get down to see through the iron sights if you have to (anyone who doesn't believe me should try having to shoot with a GAS MASK ON!!!)...although certainly not your best option in a paintball game!!! |
Posted By: DarkJedi007
Date Posted: 15 December 2007 at 7:25pm
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The flashlight is one of those click on click off kind of things so it doesn't really need a remote switch. Plus I just kinda had it on there for fun, I don't really play night games so having the flashlight on is a moot point anyway hahah. Anyway I wound up getting a carry handle as the forum seemed somewhat split between ACOG only and the carry handle. I figure I might as well have choice as I can always take it off if I don't want it anymore. Alot of people also made the point of the ACOG being easier to look down with the mask on, which I agree with. I won't be able to start on milling the A5 until next week, but I'll keep you guys posted! Also what should I use to paint over the front lip and rear site once I mill it off? Not too keen on having just naked aluminium. Thanks again for everyone's input! |
Posted By: Str3atWarrior
Date Posted: 20 December 2007 at 5:48pm
Here is a pic of my A5, i just installed a real Carry Handle. May help you decide weither or not to do it :) ------------- Str3atWarrior A5 M4 Style Real Carry Handle with red dot Green Laser |
Posted By: scrumsguy
Date Posted: 22 December 2007 at 12:59am
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^^ that's an uuuuugly dresser^^ I had an ugly cabnet like that and stripped all the paint off, stained it , now it looks awsome! ------------- Help support the Youth In Asia! Member Of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band |
Posted By: fourfiftysix
Date Posted: 22 December 2007 at 12:32pm
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lol nice ------------- transform into the ghost rider |
Posted By: .357 Magnum
Date Posted: 22 December 2007 at 2:55pm
That handle looks a little low for some reason 
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